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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ writer says she’s leaving sequel because of pay disparity

A female screenwriter for the popular film “Crazy Rich Asians” has left the Warner Bros. sequel over what she alleges was a pay disparity with a white male counterpart. Adele Lim,...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Ban on gender conversion therapy could help prevent youth suicide

Measure passes state Senate on Monday

DATE: Mar 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC’s diversity coordinator gives students a soft place to land

‘My heart is touched so often by witnessing their growth,’ says Nancy Stoffer

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘My happy place.’ Workspaces for women rise in #MeToo era

MINNEAPOLIS – Entering the year-old workspace ModernWell feels like coming into a comfortable spa. Clean lines give way to cozy touches like footstools covered with faux fur and a roaring fi...

DATE: Feb 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Study finds female-led films outperform male ones

NEW YORK – Female-led films have consistently outperformed male-led movies at the box office, according to a study initiated by Time’s Up, the organization formed by prominent women in the e...

DATE: Dec 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Transgender talk highlights issue in national spotlight

Transgender people at greater risk of discrimination, violence and suicide

DATE: Oct 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New characters give ‘Thomas & Friends’ a jolt of girl power

NEW YORK – Girls are finally getting a bigger role in Thomas the Tank Engine’s boy-dominated world. Mattel, the toy maker that owns the Thomas brand, will add two female main char...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Did ‘Thelma & Louise’ move the needle for female-led films?

NEW YORK – When Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon clasped hands, stepped on the gas and flew over the canyon ridge in that memorable ending to “Thelma & Louise,” many in Hollywood believed they...

DATE: Aug 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Fort Lewis College presents workshop to help women negotiate first salaries

Closing gender pay gap starts with first job

DATE: Mar 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers promote gender diversity on corporate boards

Littleton Republican: It’s not the Legislature’s job

DATE: Mar 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women’s groups kick off weekly meetings at Colorado Capitol

Sessions aim to raise awareness on key measures

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight years later, Clinton ready to break one glass ceiling

AP says former secretary of state has enough delegates to clinch nomination

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.